It's the year of the Horse! You don't have to speak Chinese to take part in one of the most colorful and exciting events in New York City's Chinatown.

Top right picture you see a couple of dragons in the Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown.

Center right picture you see some of the crowd as they gather on Mott Street for the Chinese New Year Lion Dance Parade.

Bottom right picture you see a close up of a pair of dragons as they bless a store on Mott Street. The action is fast and furious as the dragons dance in front of stores blessing the business as the drums pound out a loud beat.